Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Included in General Fitness Classes During Pregnacy

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Included in General Fitness Classes is Effective in Primary Prevention of Urinary Incontince in Pregnancy. A Randomized Controlled Trial

To investigate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training taught in a general exercise class during pregnancy to prevent urinary incontinence in nulliparous continent pregnant women.

Pregnancy and childbirth are known risk factors for development of female urinary incontinence (UI). Studies have found that Pelvic Floor Mucle Trainig (PFMT) is effective in preventing and reducing UI during pregnancy and after childbirth. However, in a recent study, no effect was found when PFMT were taught in a general fitness class without former palpation of the pelvic floor muscles (Bo y Haakstad, 2011).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Nulliparous with singleton baby
• Not suffering from urinary incontinence
• Giving birth at Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada
• Able to comunicate in Spanish
• Being healthy and able to exercise following American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiparity
• At risk of Premature birth
• Following another exercise program